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Welsh wildfires: Fire services 'fighting fire with fire'

Welsh fire services are using fire to prevent the spread of wildfires in a new "land management role".

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service's Craig Hope explained how removing fuel for the fires provides an innovative solution to preventing wildfires.

21 July 2018

News imageBecky Davies, Natural Resources Wales, speaking to camera

How wildfires start on Welsh hillsides

Becky Davies, from Natural Resources Wales, explains how vegetation provides natural kindling for fires.

North East Wales
News imageNadine Marshall

Mother's pride at son's organ donation

The story of Conner Marshall, whose organs were donated after he was murdered at 18, is told to pupils.

North East Wales
News imageBeth Hughes

Car park blaze woman had borrowed car

Beth Hughes was caught up in the dramatic car park fire at Liverpool.

North East Wales
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Giant Christmas jumper on beach

The Save the Children charity creates artworks on beaches as part of a Christmas campaign.

North East Wales
News imageTracey Haley's daughter and sisters

Family 'angry' after road crash deaths

A man is jailed for eight years for causing the death of a Flintshire couple by dangerous driving.

North East Wales
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Gresford Bells appeal for young

The Gresford Bells are reputed to be one of the seven wonders of Wales. Now a campaign is underway to install a lighter set of bells at All Saints Church near Wrexham so younger bell ringers can learn the age old art

North East Wales
News imageKate Pierce

Family's help from compensation

The cost of medical negligence payouts by the NHS in Wales almost doubled over the past three years, rising by £18m.

North East Wales

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